Educational Requirements for an Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial maintenance technicians repair and perform preventative maintenance on assembly systems. Industrial maintenance technology is an engineering discipline, and industrial maintenance techs should be familiar with electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems as well as computers. Some may choose to enter the field through an apprenticeship. For others, the best choice is a certificate, diploma or degree program in industrial maintenance.

Apprenticeship for Industrial Maintenance Technicians

High school graduates may become industrial maintenance technicians by completing an apprenticeship of hands-on work. Experienced technicians supervise industrial maintenance apprentices, who typically work about 2,000 hours per year for up to five years and might undergo classroom study of about 150-200 hours per year. Apprentices may also need to pass an aptitude test.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Certificates and Diplomas

Many schools offer certificates or diplomas to prepare you for a career as an industrial maintenance technician. Indiana University - Purdue University offers an industrial maintenance technician certificate that emphasizes electronics and computers. Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, Washington Monthly's fourth-best community college in the country as of 2013, offers a 2-year technical diploma covering all aspects of an industrial maintenance technician's job, from hydraulics to pumps to conveyor systems to motors.

Industrial Maintenance Technician Degree Programs

Higher education in industrial maintenance technology also includes associate degree programs. Some associate's degrees are general; for example, Texas's Lone Star College offers an AAS in Industrial Maintenance Technology that presents the fundamentals of power systems, microcomputers and basic machinery. By contrast, Calhoun Community College in Tanner, Alabama, offers four specializations in industrial maintenance: mechanical, electrical, instrumentation or air conditioning and refridgeration.

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